Homographs

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and may have a different pronunciation.

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Provide an example of a homograph and its meanings.

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The word 'lead' can mean to guide (verb) or a type of metal (noun).

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What is the difference between a verb and a noun?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being, while a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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In the sentence 'The ball hit me so hard I contracted over in pain,' what part of speech is 'contracted'?

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'Contracted' is a verb.

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In the sentence 'Colonists would export goods to other countries,' what part of speech is 'export'?

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'Export' is a verb.

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How do you determine the correct accent in the word 'permit'?

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The correct accent is on the first syllable: PERmit.

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In the sentence 'I received a present for my birthday,' what part of speech is 'present'?

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'Present' is a noun.

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What is the correct accent in the word 'object' when used as a verb?

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The correct accent is on the second syllable: obJECT.

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What is the significance of accentuation in homographs?

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Accentuation can change the meaning of a homograph, distinguishing between different parts of speech.

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Can a homograph have the same pronunciation but different meanings?

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Yes, some homographs are pronounced the same (homophones) but have different meanings.